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And continuing from last years debut …….

Historic (& Live for 2020) BC Interior Ice Off Chart

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149 Responses to flyguys.net Ice Off 2020 Fishing Reports

Roche Lake is closed until May 31 as it is located in a Provincial Park. Any lake with a Provincial Park or Rec Site until May 31. I personally would avoid those lakes until closure is lifted as some people are getting fined up to $880 for going into closed areas.

Re–Opening of BC Parks
On May 14, BC Parks will start to reopen the majority of provincial parks and protected areas and marine parks.

People across the province will have more access to safe outdoor recreation opportunities, while meeting the guidelines of the Provincial Health Officer (PHO).

Re-opening Dates

On May 14, BC Parks will reopen many front- and back-country trails, beaches, picnic areas, washroom facilities and boat launches for day-use.

· Visitor centres, nature houses and concession buildings may be opened on a case-by case basis.

· In some instances, facilities such as playgrounds, hot springs, halls, and picnic shelters will remain closed.

On June 1, BC Parks will re-open most provincial campgrounds and back-country camping.

· To ensure physical distancing, you may notice some changes in campgrounds, including additional spacing between campsites and limitations on the number of guests in campgrounds.

· Some communal facilities such as shower buildings will open with enhanced cleaning protocols, while campgrounds that require visitors to use shared cooking facilities and backcountry cabins will remain closed.

Parks that attract large crowds will remain closed until it is safe to reopen at a later date. Backcountry campgrounds in some parks with high day use will also remain closed.

Health and Safety Guidelines

As we get back into our provincial parks, it is critical that we continue to abide by the guidelines and recommendations of the PHO, which includes non-essential travel.

· Please visit parks close to home.

· Visitors are expected to respect any facility or area closures and to follow the physical distancing requirements set out by the PHO.

· Visitors should bring their own hand sanitizer are asked to practice appropriate hygiene. If you are sick, please visit another time.

BC Parks is doing everything we can to ensure parks are safe. We are all in this together, and we are counting on everyone to do their part so parks can remain open.

Went to Marquart and it was open. Saw some trucks with boats going into Lundbom and didn’t come out till later in the day so I’m assuming it’s open. Did very well on Marquart for small fish and went to Courtney the next day and got humbled. Some guys did well though. Any recommendations on chrony colors for Courtney? Also, I’m out of static bag material, tried using gun metal flash but not the same. Where do you guys get yours? Window tint?

Confused by the social distancing thing. I understand most provincial parks are opening for day use May 14th. I understand that the “bubble” for who you can be socializing with is being relaxed as well. Does anyone know if that means I can fish with my neighbor/friend then. On the online license application form it says you can only fish with a member of your household. Anyone know what the deal is?

The way I understand the new rule for the 14th is you can expand your safe group of people to alleviate social anxiety. Stopping the spread of the virus still being the main objective. So if you are virus free at home, feel free to bring up to 5 or 6 trusted people into a small social group but that group should still isolate from others. Like having a bigger family but still isolating with that group the same way you were with the ones you live with. That’s my understanding.

Anyone know what is going on at Isobel? A great place to take kids bur I checked it before and after the long weekend and the gates are closed. I know it’s not a provincial park but seems strange that it isn’t open.

Fished Morgan on the long weekend. There was myself and 2 guys in float tubs and that was it . The weather wasn’t great but not that bad . However the fishing was great . Lots of fish 50/50 large and small . Throat samples turned up very small chironomids and shrimp they were too small to match. I had great fishing using a red black white head chironomid with a long tapered leader strike indicator barrel swivel . I fished mostly close to shore in shallow water and found fish all over . Can’t wait to hit it again.